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Monday, 23 May 2011

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

This year I'm participating...

I'm giving away a bag of goodies: some layer cake squares of 30s' Bella Solid, a yard of fabric (1 half yard piece and two FQ), 10y of ribbons (including handmade and designed by me cotton ribbon with foxes and bees),

and 2 of my paper piecing pdf patterns of your choice (you can choose from those on the photo):

How to participate?

1. Mandatory entry: I would like to know if you read fantasy and/or s-f books :) If so, which one of them is your favourite (or which author).I'm currently searching for something to read ;) and I'm curious of your choices...

2. Additional entry: become a follower of my blog and write the comment under this post that you are following. For those who already follow my blog, just write a comment saying that you do.

Be sure that can find your e-mail address in your profile/blog. The winner will be chosen by Random.org

That's it. The giveaway is open until May 25th for all from allround the world :)

When I was a teenager (ahem, a few years ago!) I was really into fantasy and sci-fi novels. There are several books that I loved by the author John Wyndha. As well, another novel called "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle is another classic and all are must reads!!

I am already an avid follower of yours....ever since you posted up Edgar and Edward!I tried to win Edward but didn't win :( I absolutely LOVE them. No chance you're doing a giveaway for either of these again huh? :)

I read a little of both. I was never really into sci-fi but the book that introduced me to sci-fi was The Host by Stephanie Meyer. It's a great read for those who aren't too sure about Sci-fi. I was in fact really surprised that Stephanie Meyer wrote a book like this because it's nothing like the Twilight series at all. I couldn't even say which one is better because they are both soooo different. They are both awesome in their own ways. The main character in The Host is someone you really like and come to understand. So if you haven't read this one I would definitely go for it.

I used to read fantasy when I was a teen, there was a series of three books, but I can't recall the author or a title. If I do, I will write it here for you. I never could convince myself to sci-fi, I donno why.

Lovely giveaway! (Do come visit mine too!) I read sci-fi/fantasy, though I'm not as up-to-date anymore (less reading time with two littleones, a fulltime job and all my sewing/crafty activities). I used to love books, many ones for teens, by: Margaret Mahy (esp. The Changeover), Robin McKinley (lots of different good ones), John Bellairs (House with the Clock in the Walls, etc.), Susan Cooper (the Dark is Rising series). More recently, and for "grown ups", I have enjoyed Susana Clark's Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell. I also really love the novels of Haruki Murakami and also John Mitchell. They're not exactly sci-fi but they are avery surreal and play with time and mystery. Happy reading and thanks for the giveaway!

Ohhh my muse is just a dancin seeing all that lovely fabric and ribbon ^_^

I love to read...I'm on a first name basis with most of the folks at our local library..LOL!! I love fantasy. I just finished a really great series by Kim Harrison. It's called "The Hollows". There are 9 books and each one just gets better and better. It's a series you will want to read in order to really enjoy them. If you like vampires, witches, faeries, pixies and gargoyles then you will LOVE these novels. Another really great fantasy writer is Christine Feehan...her "Dark Books" series are really good and you don't have to read them in order..each one stands alone very well on it's own. (of course I am trying to read them in order..LOL)

I love seeing everything that you are up to and visit (quietly) often.

Already a follower. I read sci-fi and fantasy. I loved the Harry Potter series. The details were so real. I also enjoyed the Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr series. The last book in the series is due to come out this fall.Good luck finding a new read....yes, I'm 47 not 14 years old:)

I read very little outside of inspiration books and mags related to textile industry BUT when I do get to pleasure read, the last book I read was Nevada Barr's Anna Pigeon mystery series. Love them! About a female park ranger...

Read the Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness. It starts with The Knife of Never Letting Go, continues with The Ask and the Answer, and ends with Monsters of Men. It will lift you up and break your heart all at once. My 14 year old is reading them right now and I'm loving reliving it through his eyes. Also, The Mount by Carol Emshwiller is weird and really interesting. And one of my favorites from the past year is The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King. I guess that last one's not really SF, but it does have some fantastic elements. Sorry, I tend to go on about books!

Sci-fi/fantasy authors - Mercedes Lackey (I especially like her more recent retellings of fairy tales), Charles de Lint - urban fantasy, and I love everything he's written (although I have not read the horror stuff he wrote under another name), Neil Gaiman, of course!, Anne Bishop - I love *everything* of hers - she has three series, Patricia Briggs - love everything, but especially the Mercy Thompson series.

Also - Kelley Armstrong, which is more paranormal sci fi, probably? and I like Yasmin Galenorn, which they often classify in the paranormal romance section, so if that's not your thing, steer clear. :)

What a great question, I LOVE reading, especially fantasy! I like the novels about "Darkover" from Marion Zimmer Bradley (combines Fantasy and SciFi). My other favorite authors are George R.R. Martin (A Song Of Ice And Fire), Trudi Canavan (The Black Magician Trilogy is a "must read" for me) and Markus Heitz a german author (The Dwarves).

I love fantasy and sci/fi fiction and mostly read Young Adult books. Have you read "The Hunger Games" or "The Lightning Thief"? Do you know about goodreads.com? Wonderful website - my friend says it is facebook for readers. haha You connect with friends and share your reviews of books you have read. It has been a fabulous way for me to keep track of everything I read because I often forget titles and authors (sorry authors! I do remember your fabulous writing!) Friend me on goodreads if you head over there!

I forgot to talk about books! Ok, I read a ton of scifi/fantasy, and my very favorite-can't-wait-for-the-next-one-to-come-out authors are Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, Eileen Wilks, Jim Butcher, Anne Bishop and Gail Carriger. If you like some of those and haven't read others, definitely check them out.

I'm afraid I'm more of a Jane Austen girl. The closest I get to fantasy is with books by Robin McKinley, and yes, I am aware that these are actually fairy stories for people considerably younger than me. I still like them.

Oh gosh, I do read fantasy/sci-fi, but can't really recommend anyone at the moment. Been extremely disappointed by the last couple that I read. One of those was Laurel K. Hamilton. Such promise, but so little actual story. Sad, but true. The best book that I've read lately is The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie, and believe it or not, it has an alternate reality feel to it. So beautiful that I don't even feel adequate to write a book review. Tom Robbins, with his Still Life with Woodpecker is another quirky alternate reality type book, but I'm not sure how I would classify either of these books. Maybe not your usual reads, but definitely entertaining . . .

Right now I'm reading the Harry Dresden series by Jim Butcher. I do read quite a bit of this kind of book. Good luck with your search. You can also go to Amazon and search a book you liked, they will tell you other books that people are reading.

I am sorry to say but I like historical fictions the best. And some would say--history!--but I love it. As far as fantasy- I work in an elementary school and the 10-11 yr olds kids love Fabelhaven. Thanks for sharing!

Sorry I can't help with the sci-fi stuff. I read mostly non-fiction (so nerdy, I know). Should you ever get the urge to read non-fiction I liked Malcolm Gladwell's book "The Tipping Point". I love your prizes especially the ribbon with the foxes and the paper piecing patterns. So cute!

What a great giveaway but sorry I cant suggest any good reading. Im afraid since I started quilting I havent read a book. Sad, I know, but I guess I cant enough of quilting and it takes all my time and interest.

I don't get to read any more, I have a 5mth old son. But I have read a couple of times & really adored The Host by Stephanie Myers - yes she is the one that wrote Twilight but seriously, try The Host = it's really good.

I asked my husband and he says The Dune Anthology by Frank Herbert, Gardens of the moon by Steven Erickson, any thing by Alistair Reynolds(he says all his book are pretty good).Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway!

I hope you've read "The Deed of Paksenarrion" by Elizabeth Moon -- my favorite fantasy series by a mile! She's got a new trilogy going now set in the same world. Other recent favorite is the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss.

Hi there...I don't really read SF or fantasy--my husband certainly does--but I have read classic SF such as Philip K. Dick and Robert Heinlein. A book I loved-historical fiction, not SF--recently is David Mitchell's The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet (his Cloud Atlas is A-Mazing, too). Thanks for the fun giveaway. I'm having a giveaway of vintage sewing stuff on my blog, Foziewisp. Please stop by if you're interested. Thanks so much!

I am really not into fantasy or science fiction books. The only ones I read that come close to that topic are "Northern Lights", "The subtle knife" and "The Amber spyglass" of Phillip Pullmann's "His Dark Materials" trilogy and I enjoyed reading them.

Thanks for the chance with your giveaway. Other then reading all the star trek paperbacks I'm not really into reading fantasy. The closest I come would be Jack Whyte (love his books!!) but I don't know if he fits that genre. I'm mostly a mystery/suspense kind of girl.

First, I have to say that I adore your fox ribbon. It's too cool.Second, I'm not a regular sci-fi reader. I really only read Neil Gaiman novels/short stories, and I know he may be a little more on the horror side.

For fantasy I also really recommended the series "song of ice and fire" from George R.R. Martin. He really creates a beliveable society where you won't find black and white stereotype but all the greyscales humanity is capable of. Also the next book is just to be published! :)

The best sf I read in the last time was "Babylon Babies" from Maurice Dantec.

My 2 favorite sci-fi authors are Spider Robinson and Robert Heinlein. I also really like Sheri S. Tepper, esp The Gate To Women's Country. I also recommend The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, Sharon Shinn's Samaria series and Suzette Haden Elgin's Native Tongue series. I hope you find something in there that sounds good! :)

I love this giveaway-- those fox and bee ribbons are wonderful and I would love to give paper piecing a try. So glad to have found your blog! Lately I've been dipping into the young adult sci-fi/fantasy section at the library. Just finished "Matched" by Allie Condie. Also enjoyed "Graceling" and "Fire" by Kristin Cashore.

I love sci-fi/fantasy, I really enjoyed the hunger games serie, but also the books from kelley armstrong and cassandra clare. And a lot more but i cant think of one this moment.thanks for your beautiful giveaway!